La sculpture des temps
La sculpture des temps
By Jean-Claude Puati Bazola, ©2011
La sculpture des temps is the French translation of Jean-Claude Puati Bazola’s short story, Sculptures of time, which forms part of Openly Positive's English short story collection, Whisper not.
Jean-Claude's life story is a journey of survival after growing up in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and escaping from homophobia to life with HIV as an asylum seeker in South Africa. Facing the additional challenge of xenophobia, his story is one of courage, resilience and determination against multiple odds.
The Lessons and questions for discussion at the end of his story invite you to reflect on and take charge of your own life:
“Life is not a long quiet river.”
JEAN-CLAUDE PUATI BAZOLA
Our author, his story
This is Jean-Claude’s story. Click on the links below to read more about him and his story.
Learn a little about Jean-Claude
These Whisper not author details were current at the time of writing: September 2010.
Read an extract from Jean-Claude's story
This extract entitled Ma vie en résumé is from Jean-Claude Puati Bazola’s story: La sculpture des temps.
La sculpture des temps is the French translation of his short story in Whisper not, called Sculptures of time. You can read the English version of the above extract by clicking on the link.
Click here to watch an interview with Jean-Claude.
Jean-Claude's lessons and questions
La sculpture des temps ends with a set of learning tools and reader aids:
- Lessons and questions for discussion (in French)
- A glossary of terms, abbreviations and acronyms
- References and useful reading.
The idea is to use the lessons and questions for discussion, together with the positive language guidelines also available on the site, in awareness workshops or in support groups. Topics include dealing with abuse, stigma and relationships, as well as psychological and treatment issues. The writing tips will help you when you start writing for yourself and the glossary will aid understanding, particularly of medical and foreign words, while the references will help with further reading, information and getting help.
Where to buy?
From May 4th onwards, La sculpture des temps is available nationally at a wide range of South African bookstores. Books will also become available at selected bookstores internationally. If you would like to buy La sculpture des temps online, please visit kalahari.net to place your order and your book will be delivered to you.
La sculpture des temps at a glance:
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Author |
Jean-Claude Puati Bazola (Democratic Republic of the Congo – DRC): French translation of Sculptures of time short story in Openly Positive Whisper not collection |
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Language |
French |
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Content |
A short story and three poems dealing with issues such as personal origins, adolescence, love, relationships, homophobia, being a refugee, xenophobia, contracting HIV, self-acceptance, disclosure and self-expression |
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Visuals |
15 black-and-white images, including personal photographs and news clippings |
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ISBN number |
978-0-9869998-3-3 |
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Number of pages |
40 |
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Format |
Square (210mm x 210mm) with full colour soft cover and stapled |
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Publisher |
The Openly Positive Trust |
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Design |
Designs4development |
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Distribution |
PSD Promotions |
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Availability |
May 2011 |
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Website |
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